Highlights
Overwatch 2 Season 7: Rise of Darkness launches on October 10 with a Halloween-themed twist on the Blizzard World map and a new Lilith Moira skin on the way.
In Season 8, players can expect hero balance changes and the introduction of a Control map, possibly suggesting the inclusion of the highly anticipated Tank hero Mauga.
Blizzard has unveiled a teaser for Overwatch 2 Season 7: Rise of Darkness, set to release on October 10, featuring a new skin for Lilith Moira. Season 6 of Overwatch 2 proved to be the most substantial season yet, with the introduction of PvE story missions in the Invasion update, the debut of the Flashpoint game mode accompanied by two maps, and the addition of the new Support hero, Illari.
Overwatch 2 Season 7 is on the horizon, and fans are eagerly anticipating what it has in store. Blizzard has been teasing fans with hints of hero balance changes for the upcoming season. Recently, they have released a teaser video that provides a glimpse of the new content.
The trailer for Overwatch 2 Season 7 reveals that fans can expect the release of the new content on October 10. This season will feature a Halloween-themed twist on the Blizzard World map and introduce a Lilith skin for Moira, inspired by her appearance in Diablo 4. The trailer also suggests the possibility of a PvE activity linked to the Halloween Blizzard World map and Lilith Moira skin, supporting previous leaks, though this has not been officially confirmed at the time of writing.
When is Overwatch 2 Season 7?
Tuesday, October 10
The exact release date for this new twist on the Blizzard World map and Lilith Moira's availability is still unknown. It is possible that they will be introduced when Season 7 begins on October 10. However, Blizzard may choose to delay their addition until later in the month, coinciding with the annual Halloween Terror event. More details regarding this should be revealed soon, especially since Season 7 is starting on October 10.
In addition to the Halloween content and the Lilith Moira skin, Overwatch 2 players can also look forward to a new Control map in Season 7. The Season 7 update will include a Samoa map, which may hint at the potential inclusion of the long-rumored new Tank hero Mauga in the near future.
Overwatch 2 is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.